Felony Friendly Jobs in Orlando, FL

Best Industries in Orlando for People With Records

• ✓Tourism & hospitality
• ✓Healthcare
• ✓Logistics
• ✓Construction
• ✓Food service

Staffing Agencies in Orlando That Work With People With Records

Temp and staffing agencies are often the fastest way to get working. These agencies serve the Orlando metro area and are known to place people with criminal records.

• Express Employment Professionals
• Manpower
• Kelly Services
• Labor Finders
• Adecco

Florida Employment Laws for People With Records

Tips for Job Searching With a Record in Orlando

1. 1.Start with staffing agencies. Temp agencies are often the fastest way to get working. They have relationships with employers who are willing to hire people with records, and a temp-to-hire position can become a permanent job.
2. 2.Apply to multiple places at once. Do not wait for one application to come back before applying to the next. Apply to 5-10 places in the same week. The more applications you send, the better your chances.
3. 3.Be honest about your record. If asked, be upfront. Lying about your criminal history is grounds for immediate termination if discovered later. Briefly acknowledge what happened, explain what you have learned, and focus on what you bring to the job.
4. 4.Focus on industries with high demand. Warehouse, logistics, construction, and food service jobs tend to be the most accessible for people with records because these industries have chronic worker shortages.
5. 5.Use local reentry programs. Organizations like Goodwill, workforce development centers, and reentry coalitions can connect you with employers who actively hire people with records. They often know about job openings before they are publicly posted.
6. 6.Know your rights. Under the EEOC guidelines, employers must use individualized assessment — they cannot have a blanket ban on hiring people with records. Under the FCRA, you have the right to see and dispute your background check. If you are in a ban-the-box state or city, employers cannot ask about your record until later in the hiring process.

Reentry Employment Programs in Orlando

• CareerSource Central Florida
• Goodwill of Central Florida
• Community Coordinated Care for Children
• Aspire Health Partners
• The Salvation Army Orlando

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best felony friendly jobs in Orlando?

Orlando has strong opportunities in hospitality and tourism (hotels, restaurants, resorts), food service, logistics (Amazon warehouses), construction, and retail. The constant demand for workers at hotels, restaurants, and attraction-support businesses creates ongoing opportunities. Back-of-house positions like housekeeping, kitchen, and maintenance tend to be more accessible.

Can felons work at Disney World or Universal Studios?

Disney and Universal do conduct background checks, and some positions may be restricted depending on the nature and recency of convictions. However, both companies are large enough to have a wide variety of roles, including custodial, food service, warehouse, and maintenance positions that may be more accessible. Third-party contractors and vendors at the parks may have different hiring criteria.

What staffing agencies in Orlando hire felons?

Major staffing agencies in Orlando that work with people with records include Express Employment Professionals, Manpower, Kelly Services, Labor Finders, and Adecco. The tourism industry's seasonal fluctuations create steady demand for temporary workers.

What is the minimum wage in Orlando?

Orlando follows Florida's state minimum wage of $13.00 per hour. Tipped workers receive a lower base rate plus tips. The tourism and hospitality industry often provides tips on top of base wages for service positions.